Ellwood

Meaning of Ellwood

Ellwood strolls in like a friendly storyteller from the woods. The name springs from Old English and means “elder-tree grove,” so it carries the scent of fresh leaves and dew. In Spanish ears it even hints at “el bosque,” the forest, giving it a pequeñito toque latino. He waved from Pennsylvania crib cards all through the Roaring Twenties, but he is not stuck in sepia. Ellwood feels classic yet lively, quirky yet sturdy, like a wooden toy that never breaks. Friends will shorten it to the breezy “El,” perfect for fútbol or a science fair. Parents who pick it hand their son a compass for wisdom and adventure. With a name like Ellwood, a boy can grow tall like the trees he is named for, reaching the sun while his roots run deep.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as EL-wood (/ˈɛl.wʊd/)

• Elvin
• Elwyn
• Elmer
• Eldon
• Elwood
• Ellsworth
• Elton